Junior Development Program
To apply please use the Junior Development Application Form.
(application forms are available in the Newsletter or can be printed by downloading the online version below.)

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About The Program

"The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club has offered the finest in quality instruction for the past twenty-nine years.

Our professional staff has set the highest standards by which all other programs in the Southwest are measured. Our dedication to excellence has resulted in scores of sectionally and nationally ranked players.  

The finest instruction with outstanding instructor ratios make learning both easy and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you at the Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club!"

Gary Engelbrecht,  USPTA
Director of Tennis

For Whom
The Jr. Development Program is for the dedicated high school or tournament minded  player looking for more than just
a clinic. The Program is designed for the Junior player willing to make a commitment of time and effort to improve
their games.

The Staff
The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club is proud to offer the finest tennis instruction in the Southwest. Our senior staff includes: Gary Engelbrecht, Sam Ciulla, Sharif  Moustafa, Matt Gleason, Gretchen Schantz, Zoli Vary, Mike Gleason, Bill Wright,
Serena Quarelli, Nelson Payne and others.

The Program
The Jr. Development Program is designed for the total development of the Junior tennis player. Private lessons provide
 individual attention. Clinics reinforce the skills learned in the private lesson. Play strategies are emphasized in structured
 games and during playday matches. Tournament trips are scheduled throughout the year to provide coaching and match
analysis. The Jr. Development Program provides a total learning environment.

Students participate in a weekly program consisting of:

One Hour Private Lesson
Individual strokes and styles of play are emphasized specific to the students needs.

Clinic
Instructor controlled drills are used to polish existing strokes, develop movement, and create play situations. An outstanding 4 to 1 instructor ratio assures plenty of individual attention.

PlayDays
Students apply what they learned in lessons and clinics to real match situations. Playday is organized and closely monitored by Gary and other staff members.

Getting a Lesson Time
Please contact your pro as soon as possible to confirm your lesson time. Times will be given out on the following priorities:
1) you have first choice on keeping last year’s time 2) returning students who wish to change times 3) new students.

Makeup Policy

Clinics canceled because of weather will be rescheduled if needed. If you miss clinic for your own reasons there is no makeup
(ie. sickness or minor injury). A full staff is always maintained at clinics. Private lessons must be made up. The Club has a
24 hour cancellation policy that will be enforced!

Dates and Times

The program runs for fifteen weeks beginning August 24 and ending December 20. There are two one- week breaks October 12-18 and November 23-29. Clinics meet Thursday 4:30-6:00pm or Saturday 11:00-12:30pm. See below for the PlayDay schedule.

Clinic Schedule

Private Lesson…Schedule at your convenience.
Clinic…Choose one: Thursday 4:30-6pm, or Saturday 11:00-12:30pm.
Playdays…Monday 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 1:30-3pm.
 

Cost
The program cost for members is$1069 or $1189 for nonmembers. There are three options for payment:

1. Average Monthly Billing:
   Members: pay $214 per month five times
   (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.,)
   Nonmembers: pay $ 238 five times
   (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.,)

2. Pay in Full Up Front and Receive a 5% discount.

3. Custom: Design your own payment plan.

Members will be automatically billed on their accounts. Non-members will be billed to the credit card number on the application.